The Hornbeam Tree - Hardcover

Lewis, Susan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0434011274 ISBN 13: 9780434011278

Publisher: Random House UK, 2004

Synopsis

A fast-moving, funny, passionate, and heartbreaking story that travels the dizzying highs and lows of love, the scandalous maneuverings of greed and power, and ultimately the unbreakable bond between mother and daughter Just as celebrated columnist Katie Kiernan thinks life is over, it suddenly arrives on her doorstep in the shape of her sister Michelle—and all the intrigue Michelle brings with her. Friction, resentment, and old jealousies make life in their house challenging, as Katie struggles to cope with a rebellious teenager and Michelle longs for the man she's left behind. Meanwhile, Laurie Forbes is trying to rebuild her relationship with Elliot Russell after a devastating betrayal, when she is plunged into a whirlwind of passion that threatens to tear them apart completely. And top journalist, Tom Chambers—the man Michelle left behind—faces the greatest challenge of his career when highly classified documents fall into his hands. Realizing how explosive the material is, Tom calls upon Elliot Russell to help with the investigation, and very quickly they are caught up in the deadly efforts to stop them going to print.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Katie has a huge ordeal ahead, not least of all coping with a 14-year-old in denial over her mother’s illness. The Hornbeam Tree tells the deeply moving story of a woman’s strength and determination when faced with the end of hope.

About the Author:

Susan Lewis is the bestselling author of twenty four novels, including Cruel Venus, Dance While You Can, Darkest Longings, A French Affair, Obsession, Vengeance, and Wildfire. Her novel The Hornbeam Tree was short-listed for the Romantic Novelists' Association Romantic Novel of the Year Award 2005.

About this edition

• Publisher: Random House UK
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0434011274
• ISBN 13: 9780434011278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 480